2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Keep having a oil leak from the value cover gasket. I have had it fix before and now it is leaking again on my motor and is smoking while driving it. The place says they only give me a 1 yr warranty . It has cost me over $500 before to fix and now the same . Need to know if there were a recall. First date of problem was 1/28/2013 and now the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10925059, filed 2016-11Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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